Balloch O Dee

Overview

This is a Certificated Site (CS). These select sites are small, privately run campsites that operates under the Club’s jurisdiction and can only accommodate up to 5 caravans or motorhomes and up to 10 trailer tents or tents, unless express permission has been given by the Club to accommodate more. They range from secluded Hideaways to fully facilitated family friendly sites, and are often found in locations where larger commercial sites are prohibited so you could be camping close to a beach or in the National Park, for example.

Site Details

Big Sites Book Reference: 082/143

This site was last visited by a Site Officer in 2014.

3.0 acres, level/partly sloping. Bkg ad.

Directions

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Facilities

Balloch O Dee
has the following facilities on or around the site.

Touring Caravans

Trailer Tents

Grass only pitch (no electric)

Flushing toilet

Washbasins

Backpacker facilities

Chemical toilet disposal point

Dishwashing facilities

Pets welcome

Horse Riding

Motorhomes

Tents

Open site

Showers

No dedicated accessible facilities

Drying room

Motorhome stop-off

Ice pack freezing

Designated dog walk

Battery charging facilities

Reviews

Not what we expected from a CS site.

Bobbie Thomson (Club Member)stayed Aug 2014

This review is for Balloch O Dee

Not what we expected from a CS site. Showers very poor, no temperature control and water went from scalding to cold and back. Only 2 toilets for about 80 people. Prices not as advertised either. Cost us ?20 per night for caravan with 2 people and electricity. Why are caravans charged more than tents? Children go free and there are things for them but we felt cheated by the cost for a couple.
The location is really rural and people should know there is no phone or tv signal. This may suit the target audience with young children and the site is, undoubtedly, delightful for kids, and we did enjoy watching the kids on the trampoline and riding the ponies but it was soured somewhat when we came to pay for our stay.

This campsite is a little treasure... The sign outside says Pull in Pitch up Chill out.

Liz Jones (Club Member)stayed Aug 2012

This review is for Balloch O Dee

This campsite is a little treasure... The sign outside says Pull in Pitch up Chill out. This is exactly what we did. Had a great warm welcome from Max and Hazel. Good size campsite with secluded pitches for tents.. plenty of space which was great for us having 3 huskies :) Hazel and James made the dogs very welcome and we could chill out and relax.. The free range chickens on the farm where great and the chance to eat real free range eggs even better... The shower block was clean and tidy with plenty of hot water..
Just a great base to explore Galloway from, being able to get to the beach or into the national forest in very little time was a bonus.. There are some lovely walks just from the campsite if you don't want to drive..
We also had some lovely campers with us thanks guys for a lovely break :)

A wonderful hidden gem of a site in the heart of Galloway.

sharon (Club Member)stayed Jun 2012

This review is for Balloch O Dee

A wonderful hidden gem of a site in the heart of Galloway. This is a real getting away from it all campsite set in the beautiful Galloway countryside. You won't be troubled by noisy roads here!
There are hookups for around 5 vans, and camping for many many who dont need electrics. Wonderful stone built BBQs dotted about the camping field, and also fire pits so you can gather round the campfire at night. Logs are also available. It was fairly quiet when I visited with friends but we had a great weekend sitting about in the blistering hot sun, and were treated to some free range eggs from the on-site chickens.
With a new purpose built toilet and shower block (also with dish washing facilities) and a warm welcome from the owners, I give this a very firm thumbs up.
Galloway, for the uninitiated, is in the beautiful (did i mention that?) SW Scotland and a perfect location for hill walking and cycling (road and mtb) you are close to the 7 Stanes trail centers at Glentrool and Kirroughtree (some great singletrack there !) For the non-sporty, lots of quiet scenic roads, and you arent too far from the coast either.
If you are looking for entertainment to be provided, try elsewhere, if you are looking for a great escape, this is perfect.